Domine nonne bonum semen seminasti

Dominique Phinot's motet Domine nonne bonum semen seminasti draws from the Gospel, setting a parable of a farmer who sowed good seed in his field, only to discover weeds growing among the wheat. The text asks how this happened, and the answer given is that an enemy has done this. The motet then describes the process of separating the weeds for burning and gathering the wheat into the barn, concluding with the Lord's words. Phinot's setting for SATTB voices in Latin explores this narrative of divine providence and human action with thoughtful musical character. This sacred motet offers a profound meditation on the biblical text for a discerning choir.